2017-11-15 Fire Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Fire Commission Regular Session Minutes November 15, 2017 Page 2 ➢ 2018/2019: Their budget was submitted on November 1. They will have a budget hearing in January. They will go before the County Council on April 17 at 1:30 p.m. Public statements are taken at the beginning of the meeting at 9:00 a.m. They also take written testimony. Alternative Funding and Grants ➢ 2016 CDBG: An inspection team was sent to the plant for the final inspection of the Pahala Wildland Pumper Apparatus Project. ➢ 2015 AFG Grant: Delivery has been delayed for the Self -Contained Breathing Apparatus inventory. SCBA Units were distributed. ➢ 2016 AFG Vehicle Grant: Received notification that grant was not awarded. • Human Resources Division ➢ Internal Recruitment: Interviews are pending for the AC of Support Services. ➢ Open Recruitment: The Fire Recruit agility test will be conducted in January. ➢ Employee Development and Training: 30 employees attended training on "Conducting an Effective Job Interview." Emergency Operations Division ➢ Operations: October was a dry month, and they were very busy with fires and brush fires. They conducted a fire -based training exercise at Legacy Hilo Rehabilitation Center. EMS personnel attended a two-day training on "Coordinated and Collaborative Response to Terrorism and Mass Violence Crimes." They were present at the Ironman World Championships in Kona to provide assistance to the public. ➢ Special Operations: ✓ Hazmat personnel participated in an annual confined space training at Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut. ✓ Rescue: The R-7 Radon was completed, but additional repairs are needed. The hyperbaric treatment center is temporarily closed and is a concern. Support Services Division ➢ Training: Sixteen firefighter recruits are working on their medical training. ➢ Volunteer Training: Volunteer Commander John Bertsch reported that this Saturday's captains' meeting will be at Station 21. The Sayres will be there between 9:00-10:00 to talk about their foundation. The meeting will start at 10:00. They are working on an island -wide defensive driving course. The west side is gearing up for its traditional dry season. Chief Rosario has been very helpful with the cooperation between the career and volunteer personnel, and that's a direct reflection of the Chief. ➢ EMS Bureau: Four personnel attended the EMS World Expo in Nevada which was funded through the Shippers Warf Grant. ➢ Prevention Bureau: Arson K9 Kaimi completed his annual recertification.